The Beatles - Yesterday and Today - Original 1966 3rd State "Butcher Cover" LP

$

750

This is Cool! The Beatles - Yesterday and Today - Stereo ST-2553 - Original 1966 3rd State "Butcher Cover" LP

Item Description:

A rare and essential piece of music history and Beatles collecting: an original 1966 U.S. Stereo pressing of The Beatles' controversial album, Yesterday and Today, featuring the notorious "Butcher Cover" artwork. This copy is a highly sought-after 3rd State Butcher Cover, where the replacement "trunk cover" slick has been intentionally peeled away to reveal the original, withdrawn "butcher" photograph underneath.

Key Features:

• Authentic 3rd State Butcher Cover: The original, shocking "butcher" image is visible beneath the remnants of the pasted-over "trunk" slick. Please examine the photos carefully to see the extent of the peeling and paper loss, which is common with 3rd state copies.

• Original Stereo Pressing: The vinyl is the correct ST-2553 stereo catalog number with the 1960s Capitol rainbow label. Stereo Butcher Covers are significantly rarer than their Mono counterparts.

• Original Inner Sleeve: Includes the original-era Capitol inner sleeve advertising other artists.

• Collector's Item: The "Butcher Cover" is one of the most famous and highly collectible album covers in rock and roll history.

Condition:

• Cover (Sleeve): FAIR/ACCEPTABLE (3rd State). Measures 12x12". The front slick is damaged from the peeling process with tears, scuffing, and significant paper loss, clearly exposing the underlying "butcher" image. Edges and corners show wear, creasing, and minor splitting. See photos for full details on the condition of the cover.

• Vinyl (Record): USED/GOOD (G). The record has visible surface marks, scuffs, and fingerprints on both sides. The vinyl is untested and sold as-is for collectibility.

This is a true collector's item, prized more for its historical significance and rarity than its physical condition.

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